Trophies

Alf Bullock Board

Alf Bullock was Treasurer of Poole Chess Club from its foundation in 1999 until 2010 when he had to step down to do health reasons. Before that he held positions in Parkstone Chess Club and was a major contributor to chess in Poole and the wider area. His contributions can not be underestimated. After his death, his chess board was donated to the club and has since been a trophy for the best contribution to the chess club in terms of game results.

Thor Anderson Trophy

Thor Anderson was part of the Norwegan merchant navy and was in Cyrus when Norway were invaded. Thor immediately joined the British Navy where he worked his way up to Commander of a Minesweeper.
When he died his wife bought a bronze trophy in his memory to be awarded to the most improved player (by grade).